Methods and systems for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison use an imaging tool to acquire imaging data of a scene. The imaging data is processed to create a three-dimensional representation of the scene. Radio frequency (RF) data is received from an RF tag using an RF reader. The RF tag is associated with an object within the scene. The object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene is identified based on the RF data and compared to a model of the object.
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1. A method of collecting information for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison, the method comprising: acquiring imaging data of a scene using an imaging tool; creating a three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the imaging data; receiving radio frequency (RF) data stored in an RF tag using an RF reader, wherein the RF tag is associated with an object within the scene; identifying the object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the RF data; and comparing the object in the three-dimensional representation to a model of the object.
A method for inspecting, ensuring safety, tracking assets, or comparing as-built conditions with a model involves these steps: First, an imaging tool captures imaging data of a scene. This data is then processed to create a 3D representation of the scene. Next, a radio frequency (RF) reader receives RF data from an RF tag attached to an object within the scene. The object is then located in the 3D scene representation using the RF data. Finally, the identified object in the 3D scene is compared to a pre-existing model of the object.
2. The method of claim 1 further comprising identifying differences between the object as built in the three-dimensional representation and the model.
The method of collecting information for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison, the method comprising: acquiring imaging data of a scene using an imaging tool; creating a three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the imaging data; receiving radio frequency (RF) data stored in an RF tag using an RF reader, wherein the RF tag is associated with an object within the scene; identifying the object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the RF data; and comparing the object in the three-dimensional representation to a model of the object, further includes identifying differences between the object as it exists in the 3D representation and the digital model used as a reference. This allows for identifying deviations from the expected or designed state.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is performed for an inspection.
The method of collecting information for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison, the method comprising: acquiring imaging data of a scene using an imaging tool; creating a three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the imaging data; receiving radio frequency (RF) data stored in an RF tag using an RF reader, wherein the RF tag is associated with an object within the scene; identifying the object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the RF data; and comparing the object in the three-dimensional representation to a model of the object, is specifically performed for an inspection process to verify the scene or object.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is performed for safety assurance.
The method of collecting information for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison, the method comprising: acquiring imaging data of a scene using an imaging tool; creating a three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the imaging data; receiving radio frequency (RF) data stored in an RF tag using an RF reader, wherein the RF tag is associated with an object within the scene; identifying the object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the RF data; and comparing the object in the three-dimensional representation to a model of the object, is specifically performed for safety assurance purposes to validate the scene or object adheres to safety guidelines.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is performed for asset management.
The method of collecting information for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison, the method comprising: acquiring imaging data of a scene using an imaging tool; creating a three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the imaging data; receiving radio frequency (RF) data stored in an RF tag using an RF reader, wherein the RF tag is associated with an object within the scene; identifying the object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the RF data; and comparing the object in the three-dimensional representation to a model of the object, is specifically performed for asset management purposes, providing location and status information.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the model represents a desired configuration of the scene.
The method of collecting information for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison, the method comprising: acquiring imaging data of a scene using an imaging tool; creating a three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the imaging data; receiving radio frequency (RF) data stored in an RF tag using an RF reader, wherein the RF tag is associated with an object within the scene; identifying the object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the RF data; and comparing the object in the three-dimensional representation to a model of the object, where the model represents a desired or expected configuration of the scene.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the object is fixed.
The method of collecting information for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison, the method comprising: acquiring imaging data of a scene using an imaging tool; creating a three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the imaging data; receiving radio frequency (RF) data stored in an RF tag using an RF reader, wherein the RF tag is associated with an object within the scene; identifying the object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the RF data; and comparing the object in the three-dimensional representation to a model of the object, where the object being monitored or analyzed is a fixed object.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the RF tag is a passive RFID tag.
The method of collecting information for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison, the method comprising: acquiring imaging data of a scene using an imaging tool; creating a three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the imaging data; receiving radio frequency (RF) data stored in an RF tag using an RF reader, wherein the RF tag is associated with an object within the scene; identifying the object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the RF data; and comparing the object in the three-dimensional representation to a model of the object, where the RF tag is a passive RFID tag, meaning it does not have its own power source and relies on the RF reader for activation.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein acquiring imaging data comprises multiple scans by the imaging tool and a time delay between the multiple scans.
The method of collecting information for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison, the method comprising: acquiring imaging data of a scene using an imaging tool; creating a three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the imaging data; receiving radio frequency (RF) data stored in an RF tag using an RF reader, wherein the RF tag is associated with an object within the scene; identifying the object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the RF data; and comparing the object in the three-dimensional representation to a model of the object, where acquiring imaging data involves multiple scans by the imaging tool with a deliberate time delay between those scans, likely to capture changes over time or improve 3D reconstruction accuracy.
10. A system for collecting information for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison, the system comprising: an imagining tool operable to acquire imaging data of a scene, wherein the imaging data is processed to create a three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the imaging data; an RF reader operable to receive radio frequency (RF) data stored in an RF tag, wherein the RF tag is associated with an object within the scene to identify the object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the RF data; and a model of the object to compare to the object identified in the three-dimensional representation.
A system for inspecting, ensuring safety, tracking assets, or comparing as-built conditions with a model includes: An imaging tool that captures imaging data of a scene, processing this data to create a 3D representation. An RF reader receives RF data from an RF tag attached to an object within the scene, using this data to locate the object in the 3D scene representation. A model of the object is used for comparison with the object identified in the 3D representation.
11. The system as recited in claim 10 , wherein the object is mobile.
The system for collecting information for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison, the system comprising: an imagining tool operable to acquire imaging data of a scene, wherein the imaging data is processed to create a three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the imaging data; an RF reader operable to receive radio frequency (RF) data stored in an RF tag, wherein the RF tag is associated with an object within the scene to identify the object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the RF data; and a model of the object to compare to the object identified in the three-dimensional representation, where the tracked object is mobile.
12. The system as recited in claim 10 , wherein the RF reader and the imaging device are co-located.
The system for collecting information for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison, the system comprising: an imagining tool operable to acquire imaging data of a scene, wherein the imaging data is processed to create a three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the imaging data; an RF reader operable to receive radio frequency (RF) data stored in an RF tag, wherein the RF tag is associated with an object within the scene to identify the object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the RF data; and a model of the object to compare to the object identified in the three-dimensional representation, where the RF reader and the imaging device are physically located together in the same unit or housing.
13. The system as recited in claim 10 , wherein the imaging device is part of a mobile device.
The system for collecting information for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison, the system comprising: an imagining tool operable to acquire imaging data of a scene, wherein the imaging data is processed to create a three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the imaging data; an RF reader operable to receive radio frequency (RF) data stored in an RF tag, wherein the RF tag is associated with an object within the scene to identify the object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the RF data; and a model of the object to compare to the object identified in the three-dimensional representation, where the imaging device is a part of a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet.
14. The system as recited in claim 10 , wherein the RF reader is mounted on a vehicle, the imaging device is mounted on a vehicle, or both the RF reader and the imaging device are mounted on a vehicle.
The system for collecting information for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison, the system comprising: an imagining tool operable to acquire imaging data of a scene, wherein the imaging data is processed to create a three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the imaging data; an RF reader operable to receive radio frequency (RF) data stored in an RF tag, wherein the RF tag is associated with an object within the scene to identify the object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the RF data; and a model of the object to compare to the object identified in the three-dimensional representation, where either the RF reader, the imaging device, or both are mounted on a vehicle for mobile data collection.
15. The system as recited in claim 10 , wherein the RF tag is an active RFID tag.
The system for collecting information for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison, the system comprising: an imagining tool operable to acquire imaging data of a scene, wherein the imaging data is processed to create a three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the imaging data; an RF reader operable to receive radio frequency (RF) data stored in an RF tag, wherein the RF tag is associated with an object within the scene to identify the object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the RF data; and a model of the object to compare to the object identified in the three-dimensional representation, where the RF tag is an active RFID tag, meaning it has its own power source.
16. The system as recited in claim 10 , wherein the model represents a desired configuration of the scene.
The system for collecting information for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison, the system comprising: an imagining tool operable to acquire imaging data of a scene, wherein the imaging data is processed to create a three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the imaging data; an RF reader operable to receive radio frequency (RF) data stored in an RF tag, wherein the RF tag is associated with an object within the scene to identify the object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the RF data; and a model of the object to compare to the object identified in the three-dimensional representation, where the model represents a desired or expected configuration of the scene, enabling comparison against the actual state.
17. The system as recited in claim 10 , wherein the RF tag is attached to the object.
The system for collecting information for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison, the system comprising: an imagining tool operable to acquire imaging data of a scene, wherein the imaging data is processed to create a three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the imaging data; an RF reader operable to receive radio frequency (RF) data stored in an RF tag, wherein the RF tag is associated with an object within the scene to identify the object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the RF data; and a model of the object to compare to the object identified in the three-dimensional representation, where the RF tag is physically attached to the object being tracked or inspected.
18. A method of collecting information for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison, the method comprising: acquiring imaging data of a plurality of objects using an imaging tool; creating a three-dimensional representation of the plurality of objects based on the imaging data; receiving radio frequency (RF) data stored in an RF tag using an RF reader, wherein the RF tag is associated with an object of the plurality of objects; and identifying the object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the RF data.
A method for inspecting, ensuring safety, tracking assets, or comparing as-built conditions with a model involves these steps: First, an imaging tool captures imaging data of multiple objects within a scene. This data is then processed to create a 3D representation of those objects. Next, a radio frequency (RF) reader receives RF data from an RF tag attached to one of the objects. The specific object associated with the RF tag is then identified in the 3D scene representation using the RF data.
19. The method of claim 18 further comprising comparing the object in the three-dimensional representation to a model of the object.
The method of collecting information for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison, the method comprising: acquiring imaging data of a plurality of objects using an imaging tool; creating a three-dimensional representation of the plurality of objects based on the imaging data; receiving radio frequency (RF) data stored in an RF tag using an RF reader, wherein the RF tag is associated with an object of the plurality of objects; and identifying the object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the RF data, further includes comparing the identified object in the 3D representation to a pre-existing digital model of the object.
20. The method of claim 19 further comprising identifying differences between the object as built in the three-dimensional representation and the model.
The method of collecting information for inspection, safety assurance, tracking, and/or as-built comparison, the method comprising: acquiring imaging data of a plurality of objects using an imaging tool; creating a three-dimensional representation of the plurality of objects based on the imaging data; receiving radio frequency (RF) data stored in an RF tag using an RF reader, wherein the RF tag is associated with an object of the plurality of objects; and identifying the object in the three-dimensional representation of the scene based on the RF data and comparing the object in the three-dimensional representation to a model of the object, further includes identifying any differences between how the object is rendered in the 3D representation and how it is defined in the digital model.
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